May 17 Free guided hike in the peaks of Sierra Espuña

Explore the high ground of south-eastern Murcia behind Totana and Alhama de Murcia

May 17 Free guided hike in the peaks of Sierra Espuña European Natura 2000 Day falls on 21^st May this year and on the Sunday before a free 7-km guided walk is being held in the peaks of the Sierra Espuña, with information given (in Spanish) about the flora and fauna which live in the regional park of the high ground of south-eastern Murcia.

The walk begins at 9.00 and lasts for 5 hours, being described as of medium to high difficulty, and for this reason it is only open to over-12s. All participants must wear mountain walking boots and appropriate footwear, and there is a warning that some parts of the route are not appropriate for those who suffer from vertigo.

Registration is available online here from 2^nd May at 9.30.

Click here to see the full programme of events like these in the “Mochila de Actividades” program organized by the regional government of Murcia during April, May and June.

Image: Territorio Sierra Espuña

For more upcoming events in the Region of Murcia go to the What’s on section of Murcia Today.

Address

Tourist Office Alhama de Murcia, Plaza Constitucion. Frente Auditorio, nº 10, 30840, ALHAMA DE MURCIA

Tel: 968 633 512

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Oficina de Turismo de Alhama de Murcia

Alhama de Murcia Tourist Office

Alhama de Murcia Tourist information office is located on the edge of the Plaza de la Constitución, just a few metres away from the underground car park and the Town hall of Alhama de Murcia.

The tourist office offers free guided audiotours in English which take visitors around the historical sites of interest in Alhama. These be loaned at any time, although allow an hour and a half to complete the tour, and when loaning the audio equipment visitors are asked to leave passports or ID cards with the tourist office.

The office also carries a full range of leaflets for the archaeological museum of Los Baños, which is built around the historic spa which gives Alhama its name, and the mountains of Sierra Espuña, which is also an important area within the municipality of Alhama. Areas such as El Berro and Gebas have a number of interesting routes which can be followed and there are several picnic areas and good walking routes within the Sierra Espuña natural park.

The tourist office also carries leaflets for the many cultural events and fiestas which take place in Alhama throughout the year, including Los Mayos, Semana Santa, Christmas,the Romería of La Candelaria and the Auto de los Reyes Magos in El Berro.